Draw on a PDF online — free

Sketch, circle, or annotate freehand. Real PDF Editor's pen lets you draw anywhere on a PDF with a mouse or finger, then download — free, in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

100% free · no sign-up · files never leave your device

Draw freehand, sign, or mark up

Use the pen to circle a figure, underline a clause, draw an arrow, or add a quick handwritten note. Adjust the colour and stroke width first, then draw with a mouse or, on a touchscreen, your finger or stylus.

Draw on a PDF on Windows, Mac, or iPad

No Adobe Acrobat and no install. Because it runs in the browser, drawing works on Windows, a Mac, or an iPad with a stylus — free, with the file never leaving your device.

How it works

  1. 1

    Open the PDF

    Launch the editor and open the document you want to draw on.

  2. 2

    Pick the Draw tool

    Select the Draw tool (keyboard shortcut D).

  3. 3

    Draw freehand

    Draw with your mouse, trackpad, or finger; set the pen colour and thickness in the side panel.

  4. 4

    Download

    Click Download to save the PDF with your drawing.

Why use Real PDF Editor

  • Freehand pen with adjustable colour and size
  • Circle, underline, or sketch anywhere
  • Works with mouse, trackpad, or touch
  • Free, private, and runs in your browser

Frequently asked

How do I draw on a PDF?

Open the PDF in Real PDF Editor, select the Draw tool (D), and draw freehand with your mouse or finger. Set the pen colour and thickness, then download.

How do I draw on a PDF for free?

Drawing is free with no watermark, and the file is processed in your browser, not uploaded.

Can I draw on a PDF on Windows?

Yes — open the editor in any browser on Windows, pick the Draw tool, and draw. There's nothing to install.

How do I draw on a PDF on a Mac or iPad?

Open Real PDF Editor in Safari or Chrome; on an iPad you can draw with your finger or stylus, and on a Mac with the trackpad or mouse.

Can I draw lines or a signature on a PDF?

Yes — use the pen to draw lines and shapes freehand, or use the dedicated Sign tool to add a proper signature.

Are my files uploaded when I draw on them?

No. The drawing is added in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.